Format
1. Begin with a definition of internet safety.
2. Student will learn the Dos and Don’t of password safety then participate in a password building exercise.
3. Students will watch a video about personal and private information online and learn about dangerous sites.
4. The danger of online predators will be discussed and reinforced with a “friend or foe” activity.
5. Cyberbullying will be explained, then students will play a netique or NOT-iquette game.
6. The educator will facilitate an exercise to illustrate how to spot reliable content and misinformation online.
7. Lastly, what to do when something makes them feel uncomfortable online will be explained.
Objectives
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
1. Define internet safety and why it is important.
2. State four aspects to staying safe online.
3. Describe the components necessary to create a safe password and username.
4. State that a password should be changed every six months to retain online safety.
5. Define netiquette and provide good examples and examples where netiquette is lacking.
6. Identify the intervention necessary if a person is cyberbullied.
7. List four aspects to spotting reliable content on the internet.
8. Predict the consequences of a lack of internet safety.
9. List resources available if feeling endangered or uncomfortable from an interaction on the internet.
Standards Alignment
National Standards
US National Health Education Standards: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
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State Standards
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